The 2026 China Open in Beijing is one of the biggest stops of the fall, a WTA 1000 event stacked with the sport’s top stars. Here is everything you need for the tournament: dates, the top seeds, prize money, and how to watch in the US, with the concurrent ATP 500 running alongside it.
2026 China Open: Key Facts
- Event: China Open (WTA 1000), with a concurrent ATP 500
- Dates: September 30 to October 11, 2026
- Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing
- WTA draw: 96 players in singles
- Prize money (WTA): $9,415,725 total, with $1,151,380 to the singles champion
- US time cue: 7 p.m. in Beijing is 7 a.m. ET the same day
Top Seeds and Players to Watch
The WTA field is led by the top of the rankings, with several past champions in the draw.
| Seed | Player | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elena Rybakina | World No. 1, top seed |
| 2 | Aryna Sabalenka | Two-time major champion |
| 3 | Coco Gauff | Defending 2024 China Open champion |
| – | Iga Swiatek | 2023 China Open winner |
| – | Naomi Osaka | 2019 China Open champion |
Jessica Pegula is out with a continuing injury, and Amanda Anisimova is sidelined with a wrist injury.
Schedule and Format
The China Open runs September 30 to October 11. The WTA 1000 uses a 96-player singles draw, so the top seeds receive first-round byes, with the tournament building toward the singles final in the second week. The ATP 500 event shares the Beijing venue over the first week of the window.
How to Watch the 2026 China Open in the US
WTA and ATP events in the Asian swing stream in the US through the tours’ broadcast partners, with the Tennis Channel family the usual home for China Open coverage. Because Beijing is 12 hours ahead of the US East Coast, matches play out in the American overnight and morning: 7 p.m. in Beijing is 7 a.m. ET. Check your provider’s Tennis Channel listings for the daily order of play.
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2026 China Open FAQ
When is the 2026 China Open?
September 30 to October 11, 2026, at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.
Who is the top seed at the 2026 China Open?
Elena Rybakina is the top seed, with Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Coco Gauff next in the WTA field.
How much prize money is at the 2026 China Open?
The WTA 1000 event has $9,415,725 in total prize money, with the singles champion earning $1,151,380.
